Every few years I look at my back yard and realize that it need a change. Like we need a haircut I guess. The trees have grown, the grass needs fixing up and the vines have taken over areas where they are not supposed to be. This year is one such time. With the help of my neighbour we lowered the cedar hedge from 14 feet to 5 feet. It looks awful now but it will recover. That fence line now looks naked and the privacy I once had vanished.We now are exposed to our people next door and when you can see your neighbour you naturally converse with them. This is a real bonus as these folks are from a far off land and have interesting stories to tell. We have lived side by each for 8 years but it is only now we have what I would call close friendly relations.
We have enjoyed the food given to us with that great curry accent and the girls have eaten some home cooked muffins made by Joyce as well. Culturally our neighbours have enriched the area but it only when you actually take time and interest in them that you derive the benefit. Since we live in a rich culturally divergent society it makes sense that we participate and take some ownership for its wealth of opportunity.
As we reconfigure our back yard we also have reconfigured our relationship with our friends next door and are richer for the experience.
I noticed that when I drove by ... looks a little naked on the one side as opposed to the jungle action you had going on! You have been blessed with wonderful neighbours, unlike some of us ... : )
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